JEDDAH: Investment in Oman’s special economic zones, free zones and industrial cities rose 6.8 percent in 2025, reaching 1.4 billion Omani rials ($3.64 billion), official data showed.
The figure raises the total committed investment under the supervision of the Public Authority for Special Economic Zones and Free Zones, known as OPAZ, to 22.4 billion rials, the Oman News Agency reported.
This increase underscores the central role of the zones in Oman’s Vision 2040 strategy to diversify the economy, drive growth, create jobs and expand the private sector.
The authority said 325 investment agreements were signed across sectors during the year, with additional land allocated for industrial projects in several zones.
“Development is ongoing in the Al-Dhahira Special Economic Zone, the Al-Rawdah Economic Zone, and the Muscat International Airport Free Zone, alongside four new industrial cities in Al-Mudhaibi, Al Suwaiq, Thumrait and Madha to accommodate diverse industrial activities, enhance local manufacturing, and create additional job opportunities for Omani youth,” the ONA report stated.
